Mikel Arteta expresses his embarrassment and shame over the "disgraceful" VAR following Newcastle defeat

In a recent football match, Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, expressed his anger over a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) decision, which he believes worked against his team in their 1-0 loss to Newcastle United on Saturday.

Until this match, Arsenal had not been defeated in the season. However, their streak was interrupted by a goal from Anthony Gordon in the middle of the second half, which came under scrutiny because of a VAR review that lasted four minutes.

The referees checked for offsides, yet the core discussion pivoted on whether or not the ball had gone out of play. According to the officials, Joe Willock chased down a misdirected kick from Jacob Murphy successfully, thereby preventing the ball from going out.

While some video footage seemed to show the ball exiting play, post-game technology analysis from beIN SPORTS indicated that the correct call had indeed been made.

Still, the VAR review did not present any solid proof that would invalidate the scoring of the goal. Consequently, Gordon’s game-winning goal stood, to the immense disappointment of Arteta.

Post-match, Arteta expressed his feelings to Match of the Day. He lauded his team's performance and competitiveness, but expressed outrage over the outcome. He emphasized that Arsenal deserved to win and felt humiliated by the way the goal was allowed to stand, calling it absurd that such a thing could occur in a competition hailed as the best in the world.

In a damning indictment, Arteta claimed to feel embarrassed by his association with the league, and emphasized the need for higher standards. He noted that he was there to represent the football club and ensure they competed at their best. He described the situation as disgraceful and embarrassing, as he received multiple messages calling for a halt to this scenario.

Arteta expressed his frustration with the process and called for an end to such unacceptable practices. He underscored the massive stakes and the significant repercussions, criticizing the process and passionately advocating for changes.